Vanilla Custard Cannoncini
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Vanilla Custard Cannoncini are delightful Italian pastries made with crispy puff pastry shells filled with rich and creamy vanilla custard.
- Author: Emma Rossi
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 package puff pastry sheets (thawed)
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry and slice into 1-inch wide strips.
- Wrap the pastry strips around cannoli molds, ensuring edges overlap.
- Brush with beaten egg wash and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden and flaky, then cool before removing molds.
- Heat milk in a saucepan until steaming but not boiling.
- In a bowl, whisk together sugar, egg yolks, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Gradually pour hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
- Return to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and butter, then cool to room temperature and refrigerate.
- Transfer cooled custard to a piping bag.
- Pipe custard into cooled pastry shells from both ends.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving and enjoy!
Notes
- For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
- Make sure to cool the pastry shells completely to prevent sogginess.
- Can be filled just before serving to maintain the crispness of the shells.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cannoncini
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg